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2 weeks ago

Maine Republicans Announce Congressional Probe of Nonprofit Over Medicaid Billing

Republican leadership in the state legislature is blaming Democrats far a lack of oversight over Medicaid billing.

3 weeks ago

Bath Iron Works Praises New “Trump Class” Battleship Project

Trump said Monday that two new "Trump-class" battleships would be the first in a "Golden Fleet" of Navy ships

3 weeks ago

Machias Police Officer Gets Lifesaving Award For Quick Response

Machias Police say the man was stabilized and taken to a hospital.

3 weeks ago

Waterville man accused of stealing car, ramming police cruiser during chase

A Waterville man is accused of ramming a police cruiser during a chase in a stolen car.

3 weeks ago

Traffic stop in Old Orchard Beach leads to drug bust

Police seized drugs after pulling over a suspected drunk driver in Old Orchard Beach.

3 weeks ago

4.6 million New Englanders Expected to Travel Over Holidays, Snow Expected

Overall AAA holiday travel projections for New England show 3.9 million will travel by automobile.

3 weeks ago

Lewiston house fire considered suspicious

The origin and cause of the fire on Grove Street are under investigation

3 weeks ago

Searsport School Bus Garage Damaged in Fire

Firefighters say a section of the roof was compromised, forcing crews to operate in defensive mode.

3 weeks ago

Ghost gun regulations in Maine to become law without governor’s signature

The bill, which would go into effect in January of 2027, would require serial numbers on homemade ghost guns and prohibit untraceable firearms.

3 weeks ago

Authorities call dual Saturday night house fires in Lewiston an “active crime scene”

As of Sunday afternoon, it's unclear whether or not the two fires are connected, what started the fires, or if the second fire is considered suspicious.

3 weeks ago

Portland Police Department Looking to Solve a 15-year-old Murder

The Portland Police is looking for help in an unsolved murder that occurred 15 years ago, today. In the early…

3 weeks ago

Aspiring Officers Graduate from Maine Criminal Justice Academy

The leaders of the program say the dedication of the cadets is reflective of the programs high completion rate.

3 weeks ago

Penobscot County man in court after police chase reached speeds over 100 mph

Police say a Charleston man exceeded 100 miles per hour during a chase with police.

3 weeks ago

Crash leaves bicyclist with serious injuries in Westbrook

One man is in serious condition after he was hit by a car while riding his bicycle in Westbrook.

3 weeks ago

Rockland Police arrest 19-year-old and Minor After Thomaston Theft

Police say minor faces theft and numerous other charges.

3 weeks ago

Rockland Police Investigating Threats Against City Councilors After ICE Vote

The issue of threats arose after the City Council approved an ordinance barring Rockland employees from assisting federal immigration.

3 weeks ago

NTSB to join state, local police to investigate death of kindergartener hit by school bus in Standish

Federal authorities are involved in the investigation of a school bus crash that killed a 5-year-old boy in Standish this week.

3 weeks ago

President Trump endorses Paul LePage for Congress

President Trump has given his endorsement to former Maine Gov. Paul LePage for his run in Maine's 2nd Congressional District.

3 weeks ago

Game Wardens Cite Anglers for Illegally ‘Snagging’ Salmon in Western Maine

Snagging involves intentionally hooking a fish in parts of the body other than the mouth.

3 weeks ago

Sen Collins Demands Coast Guard Abandon ‘Swastika’ Reclassification

Collins is joining a chorus of Jewish groups that are condemning the policy change.

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Judge dismisses Salt-N-Pepa’s lawsuit to reclaim master recordings from Universal Music Group

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Rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman sells for $15 million

A rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman and also was once stolen from the home of actor Nicolas Cage has been sold for a record $15 million.

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Sarah Jessica Parker gets Golden Globes’ Carol Burnett Award and Helen Mirren gets DeMille prize

Matthew Broderick presented his wife of nearly 30 years Sarah Jessica Parker with the Golden Globes'Carol Burnett Award for a life of achievement in television at Golden Eve, a ceremony that also added Helen Mirren to the list of legends that have won the Cecil B. DeMille Award.

20 hours ago in Entertainment

David Bowie’s childhood home in London is set to open to the public next year

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